Ford recalls over 270,000 vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says
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Ford recalled 272,817 vehicles due to concerns over battery failure.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a notice the recall impacts certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick pickup trucks.
A 12-volt battery in these cars could deteriorate and suddenly fail, causing a loss of "electrical accessories," like the hazard lights, or result in a loss of drive power, which can enhance crash risks, per the NHTSA notice.
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What's next:
Car dealers will assess impacted vehicles, and if needed, they will replace the 12-volt battery for free. Meanwhile, owner notification letters will be mailed on Feb. 3.
What you can do:
The NHTSA says owners can call Ford’s customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02.
Car owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or you can visit nhtsa.gov.